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Burnham promises to restore stability as UK enters 'new era'

Andy Burnham made a speech at Downing Street moments after being confirmed as the UK's new prime minister, speaking about support for Ukraine, ending rough sleeping and stabilising the economy.

20/07/2026

Europe News

Watch Live: Andy Burnham takes over from Keir Starmer as British PM

Watch as outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns from the role, paving the way for Andy Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor, to take over.

20/07/2026

Europe News

Burnham to be named UK PM with policy shake-up and cabinet reshuffle

As the UK prepares for its seventh prime minister in a decade, questions swirl over who will be in Andy Burnham's cabinet and what will be on his policy agenda.

20/07/2026

Europe News

UK by-election: Nigel Farage faces 'record' number of rivals

A fresh by-election has been called in the UK constituency of Clacton, after Nigel Farage, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, resigned his seat to seek re-election. Farage had won the seat in 2024, securing 46% of the vote share.

18/07/2026

Europe News

Andy Burnham makes first speech as new Labour leader

"This generation of politicians, myself included, have failed to challenge a political culture and an economic model that simply does not work well enough for ordinary people," Burnham said.

17/07/2026

Europe News

Young British hackers jailed over TfL cyberattack

TfL, which had to reset the passwords of around 27,000 employees, estimated the attack cost the organisation around £29 million (€34 million) in damages and a further £10 million (€11.7 million) in lost income.

16/07/2026

Europe News

Starmer bids farewell to MPs, backs successor Burnham

Andy Burnham is to replace Starmer on Monday, shortly after he is expected to meet King Charles III to be asked to form the next government.

15/07/2026

Tech News

UK plans voluntary overnight social media curfew for teens

The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, but not messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal.

15/07/2026

Europe News

Former MP Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack,’ police say

Devon and Cornwall Police have been criticised for originally saying the killing was not believed to be a terror-related crime and there was nothing to suggest it was politically motivated.

15/07/2026

Residences

Fairmont’s new lakeside resort has Gordon Ramsay food, a spa and golf

Located in England’s northwest, the new Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is a luxury countryside resort with 116 rooms and suites, a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, an 18-hole championship-level golf course plus spa and wellness experiences.

14/07/2026

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King’s Swan Upping on the Thames shows healthy cygnets but rising litter

Traditional skiffs glided along the River Thames during Swan Upping as crews counted and weighed cygnets, reporting encouraging numbers while warning about the growing threat of river litter.

14/07/2026

Europe News

UK to spend €293.5m over three years to protect Jewish communities

Funds will be used to create more police patrols outside synagogues and Jewish schools following a spate of hate attacks amid growing antisemitism.

13/07/2026

Sport

Sinner defeats Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title

The top-ranked Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday for his second consecutive title at the All England Club after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass on a key point in the third set.

13/07/2026

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Jude Bellingham double sends jubilant England into World Cup semis

England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time on 12 July 2026 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Fans celebrated in London after a Jude Bellingham double sent the Three Lions through to face Argentina.

12/07/2026

Culture news

US rapper Pitbull and fans set 'bald cap' world record

22,141 fans of the rapper wore bald caps at a concert in London's Hyde Park on Friday.

11/07/2026

Climate

‘I froze my pyjamas’: Inside the struggle to keep cool without a/c

TikTok tells me that freezing my pjs will provide much-needed relief from extreme heat. I need other options…

11/07/2026

Sport

Slick Sinner scuppers Djokovic record bid to make Wimbledon final

From the start, Sinner pushed Djokovic back with his powerful groundstrokes and came up with big serves in big moments.

10/07/2026

Europe News

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after former British MP found dead

Widdecombe served in the House of Commons as an MP from 1987 to 2010 and was known for socially conservative views opposing abortion rights and expansion of LGBTQ+ rights.

10/07/2026

Europe News

UK took 'unlawful' decision on migrants sent to France, court says

As of early March, 377 people had been returned to France and 380 people had arrived in the UK under the "one in, one out" scheme, according to the Home Office.

10/07/2026

Travel News

Oasis and Glasto effect: A record year for UK music tourism in 2025

New data from UK Music has revealed that sell-out concerts, tours and festivals in the UK in 2025 attracted a record 24.7 million music tourists while spending hit a new high of £11.2 billion (€13.1 billion).

10/07/2026

Europe News

Met Police investigating donations to Reform UK party, media says

Reform, an anti-immigration group that has led the ruling Labour party in opinion polls for well over a year, is facing intense scrutiny over several alleged undeclared donations.

10/07/2026

Europe News

Burnham on course to become next UK PM with backing of 322 Labour MPs

If Burnham reaches at least 323 nominations then it would no longer be mathematically possible for another challenger to get the 81 signatures required to join the race out of the total of 402 Labour MPs.

09/07/2026

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Mosque replica and anti-immigration signs appear on Northern Ireland bonfire

A loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Northern Ireland displays a mosque replica and anti-immigration signs ahead of Orange Order celebrations.

09/07/2026

Europe News

Firefighters tackle Edinburgh blaze as historic building left in ruins

Video footage circulating on social media shows huge orange flames and black billowing smoke rising above the building, which is on Princes Street in the heart of the city.

09/07/2026

Europe News

Burnham's route to No. 10 clears as last potential rival rules out bid

Former UK armed forces minister Al Carns said Burnham had his "full backing" and that he had "earned this".

09/07/2026

Europe News

Family of last woman executed in UK wins posthumous pardon

A mother of two children, Ellis' execution in 1955 provoked an outcry and helped swing public opinion against the death penalty.

08/07/2026